But you can just go back and edi–Nope, already in the book. Oh, I totally thought you were gonna say “happy”. Well that would have been good to tell me before I wrote the other thing. Happ KC (W) – 5.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 Hits, 2 BBs, 2 Ks – 5 Whiffs, 22% CSW, 89 pitches.Īm I glad Happ did well? Yes, you could even say I’m…feeling like JA Rule. Nothing all too special tonight (in fact, he was 1.5 ticks down on his velocity) and I think he can do it one more time against the Tigers next. Solid stuff here from Matz as he did his job against an underwhelming Mariners lineup. Steven Matz SEA (W) – 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 Hits, 3 BBs, 4 Ks – 7 Whiffs, 24% CSW, 95 pitches. The changeup was…meh, but whatever, he had the heater and that destroyed a meh Orioles lineup. Eduardo had his fastball cruising + a cutter that earned called strikes along the way. Eduardo Rodriguez vs BAL (W) – 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 Hits, 3 BBs, 6 Ks – 13 Whiffs, 31% CSW, 83 pitches. I’m glad we were about to see a CS major here instead of his minor form.

Craig Stammen ARI (ND) – 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 Hits, 0 BBs, 1 Ks – 1 Whiffs, 21% CSW, 33 pitches.Īh yes, the famous bullpen game. That’s a big IF, though, and we’ll closely pay attention. It was a legit BSBas it paired with the low breakers (did I mention how legit that curveball was?), and if McKenzie can maintain this approach, he’ll return strong outings regardless of the opponent. We’re talking 70 four-seamers thrown here, located well at the top of the zone. His curveball was legit at 8/22 whiffs + his slider mixed in a well among the flurry of called strikes from his fastball. Hot dang, look at you! McKenzie had a perfect game until the final batter of the eighth on his 100th pitch of the outing. Triston McKenzie DET (W) – 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 Hits, 0 BBs, 11 Ks – 21 Whiffs, 34% CSW, 106 pitches. Here’s to a wonderful rebound next time out against the…Giants?! Oh no, why is it that when I really want a struggling pitcher to do well, it’s always a strong opponent? I can hear “the next start” taunting me as I scour the starting pitcher grid as I mutter to myself, “Ugh, they might be Giants.” I’ll be here all week, enjoy the buffet. It pains me so much to do so as he was one of the shining stars of this 2021 season, but we have to recognize that after three straight starts of a worsening heater, we may have to accept that Sean’s time as an elite starter is ending in front of us. His sinker came in under 92 mph for another start + he placed sinkers right in the heart of the plate and I feel like you don’t need me to tell you that’s not what we’re looking for from Manaea.Įxpect a drop for Manaea tomorrow as we wonder when that fastball velocity will return, making the sinker “that” pitch, once again. I’m not going to sit here and tell you that Sean Manaeais completely toast after he had his third straight disaster via 5.0 IP, 7 ER, 7 Hits, 1 BBs, 5 Ks – 10 Whiffs, 28% CSW, 86 pitches against the Rangers, but I won’t tell you he’s in the clear. Sean Manaea TEX (L) – 5.0 IP, 7 ER, 7 Hits, 1 BBs, 5 Ks – 10 Whiffs, 28% CSW, 86 pitches.

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